supper

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sup·per | \ ˈsə-pər

Definition of supper

1a : the evening meal especially when dinner is taken at midday

b : a social affair featuring a supper especially : an evening social especially for raising funds a church supper

2 : the food served as a supper eat your supper

3 : a light meal served late in the evening

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Examples of supper in a Sentence

I always enjoyed our Sunday night suppers. It's almost time for supper. We took a walk after supper. I had too much wine at supper. He didn't come home for supper.

Recent Examples on the Web My parents were partygoers, attending benefit dinners and regularly visiting supper clubs like the Blue Angel. — New York Times, 2 May 2022 The campaign asks people to cook Ukrainian or Eastern European food in their homes or host informal supper clubs, and to consider making a donation. — Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2022 The last supper was actually a Seder, Boulouque said. — Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2022 Everyone should get something good to eat when there’s a great supper to be had, and this vegan version of matzoh ball soup ensures that. — Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2022 Call ahead at 860-334-9442 or the day of the supper at 860-230-0358. — Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2022 For further information, call 860-334-9442 or on the day of the supper, call 860-230-0358. — courant.com, 25 Feb. 2022 More irrelevant than the posh supper, the party even featured a tattoo artist who offered guests permanent adornment. — Ian Malone, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2022 Church of the Ascension in Vestavia Hills has a pancake supper tonight from 5:30 to 7 p.m. — al, 1 Mar. 2022 See More

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